As Washington recalibrates its language on the interim India-US trade deal, the $500 billion trade target has sparked sharp political debate at home. While Rahul Gandhi calls it a “surrender,” exporters and trade officials argue the numbers are achievable — and that steady diplomacy, not theatrics, will define the outcome
The White House revealed that trait when it edited its earlier fact sheet on the interim India-US trade deal within 24 hours, accepting India’s concerns on pulses, digital technology and agriculture. It also changed the wording from “committed” to “intend” in a critical clause on India buying US goods and services valued at $500 billion.